Irrigation and crop diversification in the 25 de Setembro irrigation scheme, Mozambique
Crop diversification is one way of improving the profitability of small-scale irrigation schemes. The 25 de Setembro scheme is an ideal site to analyze diversification, as it is influenced by the markets in Maputo and South Africa. This study uses information gathered from observations, discussions...
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| author | Sousa, Wilson, de Ducrot, Raphaelle Munguambe, Paiva Bjornlund, Henning Machava, Andre Cheveia, Etevaldo Faduco, Joaquim |
| author_browse | Bjornlund, Henning Cheveia, Etevaldo Ducrot, Raphaelle Faduco, Joaquim Machava, Andre Munguambe, Paiva Sousa, Wilson, de |
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| description | Crop diversification is one way of improving the profitability of small-scale irrigation schemes. The 25 de Setembro scheme is an ideal site to analyze diversification, as it is influenced by the markets in Maputo and South Africa. This study uses information gathered from observations, discussions with irrigators and an irrigator survey. Results identified seven irrigator types with different crop diversification strategies predominantly influenced by resource constraints. Most irrigators produce traditional crops, although there are opportunities for growing crops that are more profitable. Improved extension services, to identify cropping strategies that better align with market demand, would improve profitability. |
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| spelling | CGSpace969142024-05-01T08:19:21Z Irrigation and crop diversification in the 25 de Setembro irrigation scheme, Mozambique Sousa, Wilson, de Ducrot, Raphaelle Munguambe, Paiva Bjornlund, Henning Machava, Andre Cheveia, Etevaldo Faduco, Joaquim Crop diversification is one way of improving the profitability of small-scale irrigation schemes. The 25 de Setembro scheme is an ideal site to analyze diversification, as it is influenced by the markets in Maputo and South Africa. This study uses information gathered from observations, discussions with irrigators and an irrigator survey. Results identified seven irrigator types with different crop diversification strategies predominantly influenced by resource constraints. Most irrigators produce traditional crops, although there are opportunities for growing crops that are more profitable. Improved extension services, to identify cropping strategies that better align with market demand, would improve profitability. 2017-09-03 2018-08-25T04:42:43Z 2018-08-25T04:42:43Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/96914 en Open Access Informa UK Limited Wilson de Sousa, Raphaelle Ducrot, Paiva Munguambe, Henning Bjornlund, Andre Machava, Etevaldo Cheveia & Joaquim Faduco (2017) Irrigation and crop diversification in the 25 de Setembro irrigation scheme, Mozambique, International Journal of Water Resources Development, 33:5, 705-724, DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2016.1262246 |
| spellingShingle | Sousa, Wilson, de Ducrot, Raphaelle Munguambe, Paiva Bjornlund, Henning Machava, Andre Cheveia, Etevaldo Faduco, Joaquim Irrigation and crop diversification in the 25 de Setembro irrigation scheme, Mozambique |
| title | Irrigation and crop diversification in the 25 de Setembro irrigation scheme, Mozambique |
| title_full | Irrigation and crop diversification in the 25 de Setembro irrigation scheme, Mozambique |
| title_fullStr | Irrigation and crop diversification in the 25 de Setembro irrigation scheme, Mozambique |
| title_full_unstemmed | Irrigation and crop diversification in the 25 de Setembro irrigation scheme, Mozambique |
| title_short | Irrigation and crop diversification in the 25 de Setembro irrigation scheme, Mozambique |
| title_sort | irrigation and crop diversification in the 25 de setembro irrigation scheme mozambique |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/96914 |
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